We are selective in our approach, focusing on:
1. Location and long-term viability
2. Alignment with council objectives
3.Building suitability
This ensures quality delivery, reduced risk, and long-term success.
Every Food Court Collective project begins with a rigorous planning-, design-, and compliance-led approach. We work closely with councils, consultants, and statutory authorities to ensure each scheme meets all regulatory, safety, and operational requirements before construction begins.
Our end-to-end delivery model reduces risk for councils and supports smooth planning approval, efficient construction, and long-term operational success.
We begin with a free, no-obligation consultation to understand objectives, site constraints, and overall vision. At this stage, we assess feasibility and provide an initial outline and indicative cost guidance.
Once requirements are agreed, we undertake a full property survey. This forms the basis for developing detailed drawings, including plans, elevations, sections, and space layouts, where required.
We manage the full planning process, including all relevant applications and supporting documentation. Our team ensures compliance with local planning policy and statutory requirements.
As an end-to-end service provider, we oversee all building control submissions and approvals. We coordinate specialist consultants as required, including structural engineers, party wall surveyors, and other third-party professionals.
We produce high-quality 3D visualisations, mood boards, and, where required, a fully interactive 3D model. This supports stakeholder engagement, planning, funding, and informed decision-making.
Clients may appoint our trusted construction partners or select their own contractors via a competitive tender process. We manage delivery through to completion, including inspections, certifications, and final building control sign-off.
We prepare comprehensive technical drawings tailored to each site, including:
Detailed layout plans covering kitchens, seating, circulation, and service areas
Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) drawings for HVAC, electrical distribution, and plant
Fire strategy and means of escape layouts
All designs support planning approval, building control compliance, and operational efficiency.
A detailed specification package is developed for each project, including:
Full scope of works
Materials and finishes schedules
Construction methodologies
Durability and maintenance considerations
This ensures cost certainty, build quality, and long-term asset protection.
We manage and coordinate all planning and regulatory requirements, including:
Planning permission for change of use and physical alterations
Listed building and conservation area considerations, where applicable
Confirmation of compliance with Building Regulations
We work proactively with planning officers to resolve issues early and minimise delays.
Where required, we coordinate and support applications for:
Premises licences, including alcohol where applicable
Additional local authority permits
Licensing is aligned with the operational model and council objectives.
Health and safety is embedded at every stage of delivery. We provide:
Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
Contractor safety documentation
Ongoing site safety management
Each project includes full fire safety coordination, including:
Fire Risk Assessments
Fire system commissioning certificates (alarms, sprinklers, emergency lighting)
Emergency evacuation and management plans
All measures are developed in consultation with building control and fire authorities.
We ensure appropriate insurance arrangements are in place, including:
Public liability insurance for contractors
Professional indemnity insurance for designers and engineers
Food court operations are supported by robust environmental systems, including:
Detailed kitchen extraction designs
Ducting routes and filtration systems
Odour control strategies suitable for dense urban locations
We design and coordinate all drainage infrastructure, including:
Drainage modifications
Grease traps and interceptors
Compliance with local water authority requirements
We manage all utility planning and coordination, including:
Gas, electricity, and water upgrades
New or modified utility connections
Installation of individual and landlord meters
Each site includes a compliant waste strategy covering:
Food waste disposal
Grease and oil management
Recycling and general waste arrangements
This supports clean operations and environmental objectives.
We provide transparency on the full professional team, including:
Contractors
Architects
Engineers
Specialist consultants
All partners are appropriately qualified and experienced in complex, food-led developments.
We ensure full compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, including:
Appointment of duty holders
Construction phase plans
Health and safety files
We design and coordinate signage proposals, including:
External signage design
Locations and specifications
Planning and landlord approvals
A detailed programme of works is produced for each project, setting out:
Key milestones
Planning and approval stages
Construction phases
Practical completion and opening timelines
This provides clarity and confidence for councils and stakeholders.